8 bores in Britain started to gain value fast when the law was changed. If they were made prior to 1939 and owned but not intended to be used they are classified as antiques and do not have to be registered or held on license. Effectively a kid of five can go into a gun shop and buy one and just walk out with it without breaking the law. Have to be one rich kid though! As they can be traded with little restriction the value increased. I have one by Lang but I do use it so have to register it.

George you are one lucky owner. Lagopus.....